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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special devices. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also examine to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.